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  • Posted: Dec 1, 2020
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    Senior Project Manager (NGO)

    Senior Project Manager (NGO) 

    The Senior Project Manager manages and provides oversight of all department of programmes and technical services projects. S/he will be responsible for day-to-day project management, stakeholder management, donor reporting, monitoring of project spend, and activity implementation.  This position will also support meetings with possible donors, engagement in technical design, proposal development, and intelligence gathering. S/he will work closely with the unit leads and country teams to manage project expectations, and share lessons learned, best practices, and project updates across the organisation. 

    Departmental Structure/Reporting Relationships

    • Reports directly to the Director of the Department of Programmes and Technical Support.

    Job Specifications

     Qualifications and Experience:

    • Master’s degree or equivalent in public health, nursing sciences, public health, social sciences or related field preferable
    • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the field of public health and/or NGO sector including at least 3 years in program management at senior level
    • Project Management qualification and at least 3 years in project management at a senior level
    • Demonstrated experience in RMNCH, PMTCT, HIV/AIDS, and/or nutrition program management the regional or national level
    • Demonstrated experience working with MOH, UNICEF, CDC, USAID, and other stakeholders
    • Demonstrated experience working with government at all levels (national, provincial, district)
    • Experience working with donors and other government and foundation donors
    • Excellent ability in providing day to day project management support, and proven in-depth knowledge of in health programming, with specific experience in reproductive, maternal and child health, HIV and AIDS, and adolescent programmes, NCD and other interventions. Extensive knowledge of health system in Southern Africa.
    • Demonstrated experience in developing and writing project plans, reports, and other deliverables.
    • Demonstrated experience leading a technical activity, through evidence and data driven decision-making and using M&E data for programme improvement, and serving in technical advisory roles
    • Demonstrated experience in stakeholder management
    • Strong experience in managing project scope creep
    • Strong design and conceptualisation skills – able to think creatively and; systematically at all project levels.
    • Experience in monitoring project plans and budgets.
    • Experience in quality assurance and quality improvement.

    Competencies:

    • Ability to work well under pressure, manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines independently with sound decision making.
    • Ability to work with staff based in multiple locations, and supervise external consultants.
    • Strong experience building relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders.
    • Self-starter, team player and results-oriented.
    • Strong strategic, analytical, negotiation and advocacy skills.
    • Excellent communication and writing skills.
    • Cultural sensitivity and ability to effectively engage participants of different cultures and backgrounds.
    • Computer literacy (MS Office suite).
    • Fluent in English and local language.
    • Knowledge of Portuguese will be an added advantage.

    Internal/External Relationships

    Internal:

    • Works with Department of Programmes and Technical Support unit leads and staff.
    • Country Management Units (CMU) and the Africa operational support team (Finance and HR) in Cape Town, Head Office for day-to-day project activities.

    External:

    • Ministry of Health at national, district, and (occasionally) site level.
    • Partner organisations, donors and other key stakeholders at national and district levels.
    • Domestic and international may be required to support programme implementation
    • May be necessary to work extra time outside of normal office hours in order to fulfil functions and duties adequately.

    Description of Tasks / Key Performance Areas

    Manage Department of Programmes and Technical Services Projects (50%)

    • Lead project planning, implementation, including framework development and consultations; rollout, training, and supervision; monitoring and evaluation and documentation of lessons learned
    • Produce project deliverables.
    • Manage project plans and budget to ensure activities are carried out on time and within budget.
    • Lead engagement with DPTS for project and technical support.
    • Lead quality assurance and quality improvement for projects.
    • Engage and manage technical consultants as necessary to carry out project activities.

    Technical Support (40%)

    • Facilitate the development and implementation of the organisation's annual program plan including goal-setting and work-planning for program improvement.
    • Provide program implementation guidance and support where needed to the HO and Country service delivery teams in order to achieve quality targeted results.
    • Lead the adaptation and implementation of program/intervention/innovation frameworks and activities with clearly defined objectives, outcomes and roles and responsibilities.
    • Prepare and submit regular reports that describe project progress and achievements.
    • Work closely with the Strategic Information unit to initiate site service quality assessments and other program quality improvement processes to maintain the provision of high quality services.
    • Coordinate data use for program decision making.
    • Periodically travel to sites to support implementation and QA/QI processes.
    • Contribute to internal working groups and sharing of inter- and intra-country learnings.

    Stakeholder Representation (10%)

    • Provide input into and support preparations for high-level site visits in Country hubs.
    • Maintain and grow stakeholder relationships, including representation of the organisation in key strategic forums and technical working groups.
    • Provide intelligence for business development planning (including Country Business Plans and other capture planning).
    • Advise on technical design of programmes for new business opportunities.
    • Support proposal writing.
    • Perform other duties as assigned.

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